Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999
Title: Suman Bagga - Innovator in Plant Protein Expression
Introduction
Suman Bagga is a notable inventor based in Las Cruces, NM (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in the area of protein expression in transformed plants. His work focuses on enhancing the nutritional value of forage crops for livestock.
Latest Patents
Suman Bagga holds a patent for the co-expression of proteins. The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for transformed plants and plant tissues that are capable of expressing high levels of stable proteins localized as protein bodies within the plant cell. The transformed plants co-expressing high levels of both the 15 kD and 10 kD zein proteins accumulate to high levels as protein bodies in the vegetative tissue of the plant. These transformed plants are useful for providing forage crops containing increased levels of sulfur-containing amino acids, such as methionine, in the diet of animals that normally feed on such crops. The invention also contemplates transformed plants or plant tissue comprising stable protein bodies that contain heterologous proteinaceous material. In one embodiment, a stable protein body is expressed in a plant or plant tissue as a fusion protein comprising a zein protein and an operably linked protein or peptide. The protein bodies provided in this invention are resistant to rumin digestion or environmental degradation.
Career Highlights
Suman Bagga is affiliated with New Mexico State University, where he conducts his research and development in plant biotechnology. His innovative work has the potential to significantly impact agricultural practices and improve animal nutrition.
Collaborations
Suman Bagga has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Champa Sengupta-Gopalan and John D Kemp. Their combined expertise contributes to advancements in the field of plant protein expression.
Conclusion
Suman Bagga's contributions to the field of plant biotechnology through his innovative patent on protein expression in transformed plants highlight his role as a key inventor in enhancing agricultural productivity and animal nutrition. His work continues to pave the way for future advancements in this important area.